Controlled Re-Entry Programme
• The country’s borders were reopened to repatriated nationals on June 1 and
on June 15 for all international travellers.
• Under this programme, the Government assisted repatriated Jamaicans, some of whom were trapped in vessels at sea and elsewhere overseas, to return.
• The Government partnered with technology company, Amber Group Limited, to create the Jamcovid19 website.
Other Prevention and Containment Strategies
• Some high-risk communities were placed under quarantine and an islandwide curfew was instituted.
• Limitations were placed on the operation of churches, including the prohibition of funerals, crusades, conferences, conventions and other special events.
• Strict stipulations were also instituted in relation to weddings and burials.
• Entertainment events requiring permits were
suspended.
• Bars, beaches and other entertainment venues were ordered closed.
• Community bars were eventually allowed to reopen under strict guidelines.
Special Body to Deal with COVID-19
• The 28-member multi-sectoral COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force, chaired by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, was established to oversee Jamaica’s economic recovery from the pandemic.
